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The cheapest e-bike at each load, read the strict way: when a store does not say whether its limit includes the bike, we subtract the bike.
#1Cheapest with 300 lb or more left for rider and cargo
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Lectric XP4 (500W)
Published limit 330 lb (rider and cargo); bike 69 lb [calc]. Left for rider and cargo, strict reading: 330 lb [calc].
- Class
- Class 1 / 2 / 3
- Advertised range
- up to 50 mi
- Motor
- 500 W, 55 Nm
- Weight
- 69 lb [calc]
- Weight limit
- 330 lb (rider and cargo)
- store shows a compare-at price of $1,325
- The XP4 is also certified to UL 2849
$999 $1,325price checked November 7, 2026; it may have changed
#2Cheapest with 350 lb or more left for rider and cargo
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Velotric Fold 1 Plus
Published limit 450 lb (store does not say if the bike is included); bike 63 lb. Left for rider and cargo, strict reading: 387 lb [calc].
- Class
- Class 1 / 2 / 3
- Advertised range
- up to 68 mi
- Motor
- 750 W, 75 Nm
- Weight
- 63 lb
- Weight limit
- 450 lb (store does not say if the bike is included)
- store shows a compare-at price of $1,499
- UL 2849
- the store does not say if its weight limit includes the bike
$1,199 $1,499price checked November 7, 2026; it may have changed
#3Cheapest with 400 lb or more left for rider and cargo
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Lectric XPedition2 (one battery)
Published limit 450 lb (rider and cargo); bike 74 lb [calc]. Left for rider and cargo, strict reading: 450 lb [calc]. Max rider weight: 330 lb.
- Class
- Class 1 / 2 / 3
- Advertised range
- up to 60 mi
- Motor
- 750 W, 85 Nm
- Weight
- 74 lb [calc]
- Weight limit
- 450 lb (rider and cargo)
- store shows a compare-at price of $1,804
- The XPedition is also certified to UL 2849
$1,399 $1,804price checked November 7, 2026; it may have changed
Prices shown by the five brand stores on November 7, 2026 (Black Friday prices included). We have not tested any of these bikes: we compare the published product pages. The commission never decides a pick. How we compare: criteria, sources and dates
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Enter the rider's weight and what you carry (bags, a child seat, groceries). The checker compares the total with the limit each brand publishes, and when the brand does not say whether its limit includes the bike, it reads the limit both ways: strict (the bike is part of the limit) and loose (it is not).
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Three ways stores word a weight limit
- Payload for rider and cargo. Lectric: "Never exceed the payload capacity. Distribute weight within the guidelines: Max Rider weight 330 lbs, Max Front Basket Weight 30 lbs, Max Rear Rack Weight 300 lbs" (XPedition2). The bike is not counted; the rider must also stay under the max rider weight.
- Total, bike included. Velotric GoMad: "The total payload includes the combined weight of the bike, rider, cargo, and any passenger." Its 500 lb figure leaves 423 lb for people and cargo once the 77 lb bike is counted [calc].
- A number, no definition. "Total Weight Limit" (Aventon), "Max Bike Load Capacity" (Velotric), "Bike load capacity" or "Max. payload capacity" (Himiway), "Weight Capacity" (Ride1Up). The checker subtracts the bike for the strict reading.
Every published limit, highest first
| E-bike | Price | Bike weight | Published limit | What the store says it covers | Max rider (if published) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Velotric Nomad 2X fat tire | $2,299 Velotric | 80 lb | 560 lb | Max Bike Load Capacity: 560lbs; Rear Rack Load Capacity: 120lbs | not published |
| Velotric Nomad 2 fat tire | $1,999 Velotric | 75 lb | 505 lb | Max Bike Load: 505lbs; Rear Rack Load Capacity: 66lbs | not published |
| Velotric GoMad cargo | $1,899 Velotric | 77 lb | 500 lb | Total payload capacity: 500 lbs. *The total payload includes the combined weight of the bike, rider, cargo, and any passenger. Rear rack capacity: 176 lbs | not published |
| Velotric Fold 1 Plus folding | $1,199 Velotric | 63 lb | 450 lb | Max Bike Load: 450lbs; Rear Rack Load Capacity: 120lbs | not published |
| Lectric XPedition2 (one battery) cargo | $1,399 Lectric eBikes | 74 lb [calc] | 450 lb | Payload Capacity: Max: 450 lbs. Max Rider weight 330 lbs, Max Front Basket Weight 30 lbs, Max Rear Rack Weight 300 lbs. | 330 lb |
| Lectric XPedition2 Dual-Battery cargo | $1,699 Lectric eBikes | 83 lb [calc] | 450 lb | Payload Capacity: Max: 450 lbs. Max Rider weight 330 lbs, Max Front Basket Weight 30 lbs, Max Rear Rack Weight 300 lbs. | 330 lb |
| Lectric XPedition2 Long-Range Dual-Battery cargo | $1,999 Lectric eBikes | 83 lb [calc] | 450 lb | Payload Capacity: Max: 450 lbs. Max Rider weight 330 lbs, Max Front Basket Weight 30 lbs, Max Rear Rack Weight 300 lbs. | 330 lb |
| Velotric Fold 1 folding | $1,299 Velotric | 63 lb | 440 lb | Max Bike Load Capacity: 440lbs; Rear Rack Load Capacity: 120lbs | not published |
| Ride1Up Vorsa commuter | $1,345 from Ride1Up | 65 lb | 440 lb | Weight Capacity: 440 lbs | not published |
| Velotric Summit 1 hybrid | $1,399 Velotric | 62 lb | 440 lb | Max Bike Load Capacity: 440lbs | not published |
| Himiway C3 Cargo cargo | $1,499 Himiway | 80 lb | 440 lb | Max. payload capacity: 440 lb. (with battery) | not published |
| Velotric Discover 2 commuter | $1,499 Velotric | 63 lb | 440 lb | Max Bike Load Capacity: 440lbs; Rear Rack Load Capacity: 66lbs | not published |
| Velotric Discover 1 Plus commuter | $1,699 Velotric | 60 lb | 440 lb | Max Bike Load: 440 lbs | not published |
| Aventon Abound SR cargo | $1,799 Aventon | 80 lb | 440 lb | Total Weight Limit: 440 lbs; Rear Rack Weight Limit: 143 lbs | not published |
| Aventon Abound LR cargo | $1,899 Aventon | 88 lb | 440 lb | Total Weight Limit: 440 lbs; Rear Rack Weight Limit: 143 lbs | not published |
| Velotric Discover 3 commuter | $1,899 Velotric | 61 lb | 440 lb | Max Bike Load Capacity: 440 lbs; Rear Rack Load Capacity: 66 lbs | not published |
| Himiway D5 2.0 (20") fat tire | $1,999 Himiway | 80 lb | 440 lb | Bike load capacity: 440lbs; Rear rack load capacity: 120lbs | not published |
| Velotric Summit 2 hybrid | $1,999 Velotric | 57 lb | 440 lb | Max Bike Load Capacity: 440 lbs; Rear Rack Load Capacity: 66 lbs | not published |
| Velotric Discover M commuter | $2,399 Velotric | 60 lb | 440 lb | Max Bike Load Capacity: 440 lbs; Rear Rack Load Capacity: 66 lbs | not published |
| Lectric XP Trike2 trike | $1,499 Lectric eBikes | 86 lb [calc] | 415 lb | Payload Capacity: Max: 415 lbs. Max Rider weight 330 lbs, Max Front Basket Weight 30 lbs, Max Rear Basket Weight 75 lbs. | 330 lb |
| Lectric XP Trike2 750 trike | $1,699 Lectric eBikes | 88 lb [calc] | 415 lb | Payload Capacity: Max: 415 lbs. Max Rider weight 330 lbs, Max Front Basket Weight 30 lbs, Max Rear Basket Weight 75 lbs. | 330 lb |
| Himiway D5 (Zebra) fat tire | $1,499 Himiway | 79 lb | 400 lb | Max. payload capacity: 400 lb. | not published |
| Aventon Aventure 3 fat tire | $1,799 Aventon | 76 lb | 400 lb | Total Weight Limit: 400 lbs | not published |
| Himiway A7 Commuter commuter | $1,999 Himiway | 84 lb | 400 lb | Bike load capacity: 400lbs; Rear rack load capacity: 120lbs | not published |
| Himiway D5 2.0 (26") fat tire | $1,999 Himiway | 92 lb | 400 lb | Bike load capacity: 400lbs; Rear rack load capacity: 120lbs | not published |
| Himiway D5 Pro fat tire | $1,999 Himiway | 79 lb | 400 lb | Max. payload capacity: 400 lb. | not published |
| Himiway D7 Cobra fat tire | $1,999 Himiway | 88.6 lb | 400 lb | Max. payload capacity: 400 lb. | not published |
| Ride1Up Revv1 EVO moped-style | $2,395 Ride1Up | 90 lb | 400 lb | Weight Capacity: 400lbs | not published |
| Aventon Aventure M fat tire | $2,699 Aventon | 73 lb | 400 lb | Total Weight Limit: 400 lbs | not published |
| Himiway D7 Pro fat tire | $3,999 Himiway | 88.6 lb | 400 lb | Max. payload capacity: 400 lb. | not published |
| Ride1Up TrailRush mountain | $1,895 Ride1Up | 58 lb | 350 lb | Weight Capacity: 350 lbs | not published |
| Ride1Up Revv1 DRT moped-style | $2,095 Ride1Up | 91 lb | 350 lb | Weight Capacity: 350lbs | not published |
| Ride1Up Portola 02 folding | $795 from Ride1Up | 61 lb | 342 lb | Weight Capacity: 342lbs | not published |
| Lectric XP4 (500W) folding | $999 Lectric eBikes | 69 lb [calc] | 330 lb | PAYLOAD CAPACITY: 330 lbs | not published |
| Lectric XP4 750 folding | $1,299 Lectric eBikes | 71 lb [calc] | 330 lb | PAYLOAD CAPACITY: 330 lbs | not published |
| Lectric XPeak2 Step-Thru fat tire | $1,299 Lectric eBikes | 75 lb [calc] | 330 lb | Payload Capacity: Max: 330 lbs. Max Rider weight 330 lbs, Max Rear Rack Weight 60 lbs. | 330 lb |
| Lectric XPeak2 High-Step fat tire | $1,399 Lectric eBikes | 75 lb [calc] | 330 lb | Payload Capacity: Max: 330 lbs. Max Rider weight 330 lbs, Max Rear Rack Weight 60 lbs. | 330 lb |
| Lectric XPress2 Commuter commuter | $1,399 Lectric eBikes | 66 lb [calc] | 330 lb | Payload Capacity: Max: 330 lbs. Max Rider weight 330 lbs, Max Rear Rack Weight 30 lbs. | 330 lb |
| Velotric T1 ST Plus road | $1,399 Velotric | 39 lb | 330 lb | Max Bike Load Capacity: 330lbs | not published |
| Velotric Tempo lightweight | $1,449 Velotric | 39 lb | 330 lb | Max Bike Load Capacity: 330 lbs | not published |
| Aventon Pace 5 REC Step-Through cruiser | $1,599 Aventon | 60.48 lb | 330 lb | Total Weight Limit: 330 lbs | not published |
| Lectric XPeak2 High-Step Long-Range fat tire | $1,599 Lectric eBikes | 75 lb [calc] | 330 lb | Payload Capacity: Max: 330 lbs. Max Rider weight 330 lbs, Max Rear Rack Weight 60 lbs. | 330 lb |
| Velotric Breeze 1 cruiser | $1,799 Velotric | 48 lb | 330 lb | Max Bike Load: 330 lbs; Rear Rack Load Capacity: 66 lbs | not published |
| Velotric T1 road | $2,199 Velotric | 36 lb | 330 lb | 330lbs (Weight & Load table) | not published |
| Aventon Soltera 2.5 lightweight | $1,199 Aventon | 46 lb | 300 lb | Total Weight Limit: 300 lbs | not published |
| Ride1Up Prodigy v2 ECO commuter | $1,295 Ride1Up | 58 lb | 300 lb | Weight Capacity: 300lbs | not published |
| Ride1Up Roadster v3 lightweight | $1,295 from Ride1Up | 40 lb | 300 lb | Weight Capacity: 300 lbs | not published |
| Aventon Soltera 3 ADV lightweight | $1,499 Aventon | 37 lb | 300 lb | Total Weight Limit: 300 lbs | not published |
| Aventon Level 4 REC commuter | $1,799 Aventon | 68.5 lb | 300 lb | Total Weight Limit: 300 lbs | not published |
| Himiway A7 Pro Commuter commuter | $1,999 Himiway | 77 lb | 300 lb | Max. payload capacity: 300 lb. | not published |
| Aventon Level 4 ADV commuter | $2,699 Aventon | 61 lb | 300 lb | Total Weight Limit: 300 lbs | not published |
| Aventon Ramblas ADV mountain | $2,699 Aventon | 54 lb | 300 lb | Total Weight Limit: 300 lbs | not published |
| Aventon Current ADV mountain | $3,999 Aventon | 56 lb | 300 lb | Total Weight Limit: 300 lbs | not published |
| Aventon Current EXP mountain | $5,999 Aventon | 52.7 lb | 300 lb | Total Weight Limit: 300 lbs | not published |
| Lectric XP Lite2 folding | $749 Lectric eBikes | 48 lb [calc] | 275 lb | PAYLOAD CAPACITY: 275 lbs | not published |
| Lectric XP Lite3 folding | $799 Lectric eBikes | 49 lb [calc] | 275 lb | PAYLOAD CAPACITY: 275 lbs | not published |
| Lectric XP Lite2 Long-Range folding | $899 Lectric eBikes | 49 lb [calc] | 275 lb | PAYLOAD CAPACITY: 275 lbs | not published |
| Lectric XP Lite3 Long-Range folding | $999 Lectric eBikes | 49 lb [calc] | 275 lb | PAYLOAD CAPACITY: 275 lbs | not published |
| Lectric XPress Lite commuter | $1,099 Lectric eBikes | 51.6 lb [calc] | 275 lb | Payload Capacity: Max: 275 lbs. Max Rider weight 275 lbs, Max Rear Rack Weight 30 lbs. | 275 lb |
| Ride1Up CF Racer1 road | $2,145 Ride1Up | 28.6 lb | 225 lb | Weight Capacity: 225 lbs | not published |
Heavier riders: what else to check
The limit is the start. A heavier rider uses more energy per mile, so the advertised range (estimated for a 165 lb rider by Aventon and a 187 lb rider by Velotric) will come up short: see how far an e-bike goes on a charge. Rear racks have their own limit (30 lb to 300 lb on the pages we read), printed in the table above. And every bike, with price and battery, is in the e-bike comparison.
Frequently asked questions
What is the weight limit on most e-bikes?
In our check, published limits run from 225 lb (Ride1Up CF Racer1) to 560 lb (Velotric Nomad 2X), and the most common figures are 440 lb (12 bikes), 330 lb (11) and 300 lb (10). 30 of the 60 bikes publish 400 lb or more.
Does the e-bike weight limit include the bike?
It depends on the brand, and most do not say. Velotric's GoMad page states that its 500 lb total payload "includes the combined weight of the bike, rider, cargo, and any passenger". Lectric lists a payload capacity and a separate maximum rider weight, so its figure is for rider and cargo. Aventon, Himiway, Ride1Up and the other Velotric pages print a number without a definition.
What is the best e-bike for heavy riders?
Start from the number that matters to you: the room left for rider and cargo once the bike is counted. Read the strict way, the cheapest bikes in our check with 300, 350 and 400 lb or more left are in the picks above. Then check the max rider weight where the brand publishes one (330 lb on most Lectric models, 275 lb on the XP Lite and XPress Lite).
Is it safe to go a little over the limit?
We cannot say, and neither does any page we read. The limit is the manufacturer's: frames, wheels, brakes and the warranty are designed around it. Stay under it, and ask the brand when its wording is unclear.